Apathy … Sooner or Later
Sooner or later, Apathy strikes! It may show up in our personal lives, and it may show up in our professional lives. And, as we know, if we have a personal challenge it can, and most likely will, creep into our professional lives as well. So, it is important to be self-aware of when you are having these feelings and dig into their root cause. By definition, apathy is where we feel a lack of motivation, incentive, and enthusiasm, not just for work, but for many areas in our lives. Typically, many factors contribute to these feelings, including circumstances and conditions around us. When we succumb to some of the negative aspects of these circumstances, we tend to lose hope. Self awareness is key Here are some root causes of apathy, that may be contributing to your personal feelings: Stress Disappointment Difficulty in reaching personal and/or professional goals Loss of faith in yourself or others My research shows that if one does not identify the root cause and move through it, apathy can lead to deeper, more destructive feelings like guilt, shame and self-pity. That is not where we want to go! Apathy is a temporary state of being – …